Canon PowerShot G12 - Manual (Page 180)

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You can make your flash photography even better with the use of an
externally mounted flash (sold separately).
• You should set the white balance to h.
• Please also read the manual included with the externally mounted flash.
Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II
Attach the flash to the hot shoe.
Turn the flash on, then turn the
camera on.
X A red h appears on the screen.
X When the flash is charged, its pilot lamp will
light.
Display the flash settings screen.
● Press the n button to choose [Flash
Control] in the 4 tab, then press the m
button.
X The options set on the flash will appear.
• When an externally mounted flash is attached, you cannot set the built-
in flash.
• Some functions on Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II
cannot be used with this camera.
• When using Canon brand flashes other than Speedlite EX series
models, the flash may not fire correctly, or may not fire at all. Flashes
with a manual firing function can be used in manual mode, however red-
eye correction is not available.
• Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash
accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
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